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■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Blue Aalto spawning at s3 and White Holden spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s3, Holden at s4.
0:48 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, 2 Rax FE from Holden.
— The early game —
1:15 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:49 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:01 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:06 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
5:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:25 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
5:57 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:41 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:03 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:42 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
8:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:48 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
9:18 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:43 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
10:19 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
11:07 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:58 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
12:33 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
13:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:43 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:23 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
15:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:44 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
16:30 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
17:30 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
18:42 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
19:09 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
19:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:17 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Green Holden spawns at s1 while Purple Aalto spawns at s2.Holden in Green at s1. Aalto in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:06 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:54 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:48 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:24 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
7:51 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
8:32 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:23 Aalto has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Holden.Economically it's Aalto's game right now; Holden is falling behind on bases.
10:02 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:41 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:05 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:18 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
12:55 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
13:17 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
14:01 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:05 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
15:31 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
16:20 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
16:51 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:27 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
17:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
18:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:06 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
19:38 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
20:07 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
20:27 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
21:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto taps out. Holden's early game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:08 The game starts with White Aalto spawning at s2 and Blue Holden spawning at s1.Aalto takes s2 in White; across the map, Holden settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:33 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:20 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:59 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:04 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
4:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:28 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:01 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:29 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
7:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
7:39 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
8:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:45 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:10 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:25 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
10:46 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:58 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
12:30 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:19 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:23 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
15:54 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:25 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
16:57 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
— The mid game —
17:30 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:05 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
18:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:01 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
19:36 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
20:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:32 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aalto's armies.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
21:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s2 in Teal while Aalto spawns at s3 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Aalto at s3.
0:46 Holden gets 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Holden shows 14 CC — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:14 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:06 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:06 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:27 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:00 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:43 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
8:07 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:25 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:02 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
10:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:32 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
12:05 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
12:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:14 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
13:31 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:49 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
— The late game —
15:22 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
15:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:15 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:54 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
17:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:52 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
18:25 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
19:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:37 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (151 lines)
0:08 The Purple Aalto spawns at s4 while Orange Holden spawns at s1.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s4, Holden answers from s1.
0:35 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:20 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:54 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:11 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:00 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
3:10 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:53 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
4:08 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:32 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:47 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
5:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:44 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:39 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:51 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:10 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:52 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
7:59 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:56 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:45 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:13 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
10:48 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
11:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:12 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
12:37 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:46 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
— The mid game —
13:06 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
13:41 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:34 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
14:55 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:16 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:39 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:59 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:20 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:22 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
17:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
18:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:35 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
18:48 Holden scouted the attempt but Aalto is still going with it!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
19:13 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:34 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:56 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:20 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
20:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:10 Aalto's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
21:39 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:29 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:42 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
23:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
23:52 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
24:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
24:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
25:38 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:51 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:15 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
26:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:59 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
27:30 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:49 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
28:10 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:44 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:25 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
30:00 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:39 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:59 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
31:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:05 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
32:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:32 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
33:13 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:24 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
33:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:18 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
34:43 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
35:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:30 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
35:47 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:35 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
37:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
37:37 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:45 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:48 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
38:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
39:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
39:52 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
40:24 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:35 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
41:26 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Aalto's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
41:49 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
42:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:33 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
42:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
43:23 Holden pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Aalto simply remade the army.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:29 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:00 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
45:23 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
45:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
46:09 Aalto threw the swarm at a full tank line and Holden barely moved.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
47:10 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:33 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
47:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:10 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
48:40 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
48:54 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
49:31 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
49:54 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
50:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:39 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
50:51 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
51:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
51:56 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
52:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:12 Holden spawns in Orange at s2 while Aalto spawns in Teal at s1.Holden takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Aalto settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:38 Holden opens 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:56 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:11 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:32 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
3:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:22 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
4:01 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:53 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
5:27 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:08 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:32 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:31 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:10 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
9:35 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
10:29 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:48 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:46 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
12:19 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
12:54 Holden decides to expand.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:12 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
14:34 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:09 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:28 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:53 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
16:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:48 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
17:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
18:31 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
18:48 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:19 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
19:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:32 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
— The late game —
21:14 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
21:28 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:12 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
23:07 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
23:26 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:17 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
24:49 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
25:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:45 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
26:13 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
26:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
27:08 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
27:51 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:10 Aalto spawns in Red at s2 while Holden spawns in Orange at s4.Aalto in Red at s2. Holden in Orange at s4. The map is set.
0:48 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:45 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:08 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:39 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:30 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:01 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:21 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
6:18 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
6:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:28 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
8:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:22 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:53 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
9:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:15 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:35 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:31 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
12:21 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:24 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:35 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:43 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:14 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
16:58 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
17:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:59 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
18:33 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
19:27 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:11 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
20:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:10 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
21:28 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:03 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:42 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:00 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
Head to head
231 games
Holden
103 – 128
Aalto